Case Discussion

Venous intravasation in retrograde urethrography is a rare event. It is relatively common in procedures like hysterosalpingography. Reason behind venous intravasation is usually pre-existing mucosal breaches in inflammatory strictures, when contrast enters submucosal venous plexus, and intravasation along the venous pathway.

It is important to recognize such complications, while performing the procedure, as it may lead to anaphylaxis, renal failure as well as may lead rarely to mortality. Procedure should be stopped immediately.